Replay: All Trades Paige on Redefining the Skilled Trades

We’re getting back up to speed after a great time at the National HVACR Education Conference last week — so while we catch up, we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations from August 2025.In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Paige Knowles, better known as “All Trades Paige,” to talk about her journey from tech school student to skilled trades advocate, author, and industry trailblazer.We explore:• How Paige is breaking stereotypes and proving there’s no gender to a job• Why introducing younger generations to the trades early matters more than ever• How her books and content are helping families embrace hands-on skills• The role of collaboration, education and advocacy in closing the skills gap• Her evolution from “Plumber Paige” to “All Trades Paige”Paige shares her passion for the trades and her mission to empower the next generation — making this conversation just as relevant today as when it first aired. Learn more at https://alltradespaige.com/.We’ll be back soon with new episodes — thanks for your patience while we get caught up!------------------------------------------------------------📚 Stay ahead of the curve by engaging in continuous education and keeping up with the latest industry trends. The HVACR Educational Workforce is at the forefront of this transformation, and it's time to join the journey!Don't get left behind – watch this video, and let's navigate the future of HVACR together! 🌍💨Remember to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on all things HVACR. Your journey to becoming a tech-savvy HVACR expert starts here! 💪🔧#HVACR #Refrigeration #Technology #FutureOfHVACR #EcoFriendly #ContinuousEducation #StayCurrent #SkilledTrades #WomenInTrades #HVAC #Plumbing #TradesEducation #ESCO #ESCOInstitute #AllTradesPaigeThe ESCO Group and its affiliates develop standards, validation tools, and training resources for the HVACR and building science fields. Collectively, we have the resources to keep you, or the training you offer, current and relevant in the ever-changing HVACR industry. Our resources include:The HVACR Learning Network- https://hvacr.elearn.network/------------------------------------------------------------National HVACR Conference- https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/nhetc/default.aspx------------------------------------------------------------HVACR educator resources- https://www.escogroup.org/hern/------------------------------------------------------------HVACR credentials- https://www.escogroup.org/certifications/default.aspx------------------------------------------------------------Programmatic accreditation- https://www.escogroup.org/accreditation/default.aspx------------------------------------------------------------Digital and Printed curriculum- https://www.escogroup.org/shop/default.aspx------------------------------------------------------------Webcast- https://www.escogroup.org/webcast.aspx